Napier paddle-boarder arrested after trying to flee police

The 55 year old man was arrested Tuesday after Police were called to a report of someone paddle-boarding at Perfume Point in Napier. Photo / Paul Taylor

A man breaking strict lockdown rules has been arrested after paddle boarding at Napier's Perfume Point.

The 55-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday.

A police spokesperson said police and members of the public had attempted to educate the man by explaining rules around the restrictions. However the man was verbally abusive in response.

Police said he refused to provide officers with his details so a warning could be issued and then tried to run away from the attending officers.

The man was arrested and charged with obstruct/hinder a person assisting a medical officer, resisting police and disorderly behaviour and has been summoned to appear in court at a later date.